G


 
 

G is the seventh letter in the Roman alphabet.

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The letter G was created by the Romans because they felt that C was not an adequate letter to represent both /k/ and /g/.

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Fascinatingly, the alleged inventor is a known historical figure, Spurius Carvilius Ruga (who flourished around 230 BC).


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►Introduction
►History
►Usage
►Alternative representations
►Meanings for G
►See also
 
►FR: G


 

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